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Roberts and Hedges' Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine

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ISBN-10: 145570606X

ISBN-13: 9781455706068

Edition: 6th 2014

Authors: James R. Roberts, Jerris R. Hedges

List price: $154.99
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Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine, by James R. Roberts, MD & Jerris R. Hedges, MD, MS, is far and away the most well-known and trusted procedures manual in emergency medicine. Completely updated with the latest equipment, devices, drug therapies, and techniques, this 5th edition enables you to make optimal use of today's best options. A new full-color format makes the book easier to consult than ever before, and online access at expertconsult.com lets you rapidly reference the complete contents from any computer. Online and in print, you'll see exactly how and when to perform every type of emergency procedure, so you can choose and implement the best possible approach for every…    
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Book details

List price: $154.99
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 7/19/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1560
Size: 9.00" wide x 11.00" long x 2.75" tall
Weight: 10.428
Language: English

Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring Techniques
Vital Sign Measurement
Devices for Assessing Oxygenation and Ventilation
Respiratory Procedures
Basic Airway Management and Decision Making
Tracheal Intubation
Pharmacologic Adjuncts to Intubation
Cricothyrotomy and Percutaneous Translaryngeal Ventilation
Tracheostomy Care
Mechanical Ventilation
Thoracentesis
Tube Thoracostomy
Cardiac Procedures
Techniques for Suproventricular Tachycardias
Defibrillation and Cardioversion
Assessment of Implantable Devices
Basic Electrocardiographic Techniques
Emergency Cardiac Pacing
Pericardiocentesis
Artificial Perfusion during Cardiac Arrest
Resuscitative Thoracotomy
Vascular Techniques and Volume Support
Pediatric Vascular Access and Blood Sampling Techniques
Arterial Puncture and Cannulation
Peripheral Intravenous Access
Central Venous Catheterization and Central Venous Pressure Monitoring
Venous Cutdown
Indwelling Vascular Devices: Emergency Access and Management
Intraosseous Infusion
Alternative Methods of Drug Administration
Autotransfusion
Transfusion Therapy: Blood & Blood Products
Anesthetic and Analgesic Techniques
Local and Topical Anesthesia
Regional Anesthesia of the Head and Neck
Nerve Blocks of the Thorax and Extremities
Intravenous Regional Anesthesia
Systemic Analgesia and Sedation for Procedures
Soft Tissue Procedures
Principles of Wound Management
Methods of Wound Closure
Foreign Body Removal
Incision and Drainage
Burn Care Procedures
Gastrointestinal Procedures
Esophageal Foreign Bodies
Nasogastric and Feeding Tube Placement
Balloon Tamponade of Gastroesophageal Varices
Decontamination of the Poisoned Patient
Peritoneal Procedures
Abdominal Hernia Reduction
Anorectal Procedures
Musculoskeletal Procedures
Prehospital Immobilization
Management of Amputations
Extensor and Flexor Tendon Injuries in the Hand, Wrist, and Foot
Management of Common Dislocations
Splinting Techniques
Podiatric Procedures
Treatment of Bursitis, Tendinitis and Trigger Points
Arthrocentesis
Compartment Syndrome Evaluation
Genitourinary, Obstetric, and Gynecologic Procedures
Urologic Procedures
Emergency Childbirth
Culdocentesis
Examination of the Sexual Assault Victim
Neurologic Procedures
Management of Increased Intracranial Pressure and Intracranial Shunts
Spinal Puncture and Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination
Special Neurologic Tests and Procedures
Ophthalmologic, Otolaryngologic, and Dental Procedures
Ophthalmologic Procedures
Otolaryngologic Procedures
Emergency Dental Procedures
Special Procedures
Procedures Pertaining to Hypothermia and Hyperthermia
Ultrasound
Bedside Laboratory and Microbiologic Procedures
Standard Precautions and Infectious Exposure Management
Educational Aspects of Emergency Department Procedures
Physical and Chemical Restraint
Noncardiac Implantable Devices
Radiation in Pregnancy and Clinical Issues of Radiocontrast Agents
Commonly Used Formulas and Calculations
Medications and Equipment for Resuscitation